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Winter Testing Of Michelin Defender

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This summer we performed an extensive test of Michelin's successor to the Harmony and HydroEdge with Green X, the Defender. We pitted four high mileage all-season tires against one another on our test track and Real World Road Ride to see which one could claim to be the best: the Continental…

…lower on wet and winter traction compared to some of the other tires we tested. The Defender is currently ranked number one in its category. Michelin's Grand Touring All-Season Primacy MXV4 is offered with a 60,000-mile treadlife warranty. It scored highest during our "Testing Grand Touring…

During our recent test of the MichelinDefender, I came away impressed with how the tire performed. Driving in wet conditions on our test track, I found the steering and cornering response to be very crisp. The IntelliSipe Technology helps provide a connected feel to the road and also the additional…

…the Defender to provide a comfortable and quiet ride. Defender tires also feature a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and 3-year flat changing service at no cost through Michelin for the ultimate in peace of mind. Review all warranty details here. While we haven't had the opportunity to test the…

…manage the balance of long tread life and performance, we compared the Continental TrueContact Tour, Goodyear Assurance MaxLife and MichelinDefender T+H. Read the Full Test Report How Do I Know if I Need New Tires? Category: Tires Length: (01:13) The Goodyear Assurance WeatherReady Dream Team in…

…influence over their lifetime: * Installation costs * Vehicle fuel economy * Treadwear cost per mile We'll use the MichelinDefender Standard Touring All-Season tire as an example. Michelin established lofty goals for the tire compared to the popular HydroEdge line it replaced. They required better…

…trouble finding your size? Don't worry, the Michelin Man has got your back. He's been hard at work making some good tires even better. After many hours of engineering and testing, it's time to say hello to the new MichelinDefender. The Defender combines the strengths of the Harmony and…

…ranked second in its category, we have found this to be a quiet tire with good handling characteristics. The newer MichelinDefender enhances fuel economy by meeting Michelin's Green-X low rolling resistance objectives, while delivering extra long wear, comfortable driving characteristics and…